N00164_CR220952_SAM.pdf

This is a Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) document for a sole-source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES) Systems, LLC.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division is executing a BOA on a sole-source basis to Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES) Systems, LLC (CAGE Code 93346) located in Lansdale, PA to procure supplies and services supporting the Fleet Support Team (FST), Repair Depot, and Logistics Management Information Team (LMIT). The contract covers supplies and services for multiple aircraft systems including EA-18G Growler Aircraft components (LBT-AG, Band 9/10 Transmitter, LBC-AG), P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Electronic Support Measures and Anti-Submarine Warfare systems, and associated select components. The estimated total dollar value is $23 million across fiscal years 2023-2027, with authority to act expiring July 15, 2027. Services encompassed include assemblies, subassemblies, test equipment, technical support, equipment upgrades, repairs, system integration, engineering analyses, design and development, training, testing, and configuration management. The sole-source justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing CAES as the only responsible source with unique capabilities and proprietary technical data rights. The Government holds complete Technical Design Packages (TDP) for LBT-AG and Band 9/10 Transmitter with unlimited data rights, partial TDP for LBC-AG with limited rights, and no TDP for select components, NGJ-LB, and EA-18G AEA Suite items. CAES asserts unwillingness to transfer data rights for portions of the TDP. The Government conducted a sources sought notice on SAM.gov in January 2022 and posted a synopsis amendment in February 2026, receiving no competing offers. The CJ&A was approved by the Competition Advocate on June 24, 2026.